NHL '09 - '10 Thread - Page 78

GreekGodX · 04-13-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Besides the series with "your" team in it, what series are you looking most forward to in the playoffs?

For me, it is the Wings Vs the 'Yotes. Should be awesome hockey.

Just locked myself into some tickets for the first home game of the Wings/Yotes series

Vancouver vs LA because I think Vancouver is a weak 3 seed and I'm looking for LA to upset them. I'll be watching both the Sharks and the Blackhawks games very closely.

The Eastern conference games don't excite me. I was thinking maybe Boston vs Buffalo but I say Ryan Miller already has the series locked up. I don't think Boston has the goal scoring ability to really knock off the Sabres.

yourchoice · 04-13-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Besides the series with "your" team in it, what series are you looking most forward to in the playoffs?

For me, it is the Wings Vs the 'Yotes. Should be awesome hockey.

I agree, the series with the best potential for great hockey is probably the Wings vs. 'Yotes. But, I'm always looking for an upset. Partially because of the Hawks goalie situation, I think the Preds could give them a run for their money. It's kind of contingent on how tight the games are officiated. Games with a lot of penalties significantly improve the Hawks chances as the Preds penalty kill is abysmal. The fact that Nashville has never won a playoff series doesn't help them either.

And I agree the Bruins/Sabres series could end up a tight one. As good as Miller is, the Sabres will have a hard time scoring too, IMO. It's always tough winning 2-1 games.

icehog3 · 04-13-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Partially because of the Hawks goalie situation, I think the Preds could give them a run for their money.

It definitely won't be a cakewalk for the Hawks, and Rinne V. Niemi could be the difference, Joel.

Ahbroody · 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM

two series I am looking forward to are besides sharks are kings and canucks as it could get really nasty, and the wings yotes cause I love getting my hate on for the wings.

I just don't see the Sharks and Hawks series as having a big chance of upset, but you never know. As to the East I still think 1-4 will advance

baldanders · 04-14-2010, 12:32 AM

I want to give a big shout-out to the Toronto Maple leafs. Thanks for sucking so bad this year and thanks for the 2nd overall pick in June. Go Bruins!

P.S.
Hope you suck next year also!

GreekGodX · 04-14-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It definitely won't be a cakewalk for the Hawks, and Rinne V. Niemi could be the difference, Joel.

Plenty of analysts are saying it will be a cakewalk, Tom. I've been hearing a lot of early prediction are Hawks vs Caps in the Cup finals.

However, I'm with you. I don't think it's a sure thing. Of course you will also get introduced to Playoff HOssa, who likes to disappear when you need him.

icehog3 · 04-14-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Plenty of analysts are saying it will be a cakewalk, Tom. I've been hearing a lot of early prediction are Hawks vs Caps in the Cup finals.

However, I'm with you. I don't think it's a sure thing. Of course you will also get introduced to Playoff HOssa, who likes to disappear when you need him.

I am betting on Hossa to change that impression, Christos, but as you said, we shall see. Biggest issue now is how Niemi will respond if the Hawks fall behind early at home.

mtaill · 04-14-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by baldanders

I want to give a big shout-out to the Toronto Maple leafs. Thanks for sucking so bad this year and thanks for the 2nd overall pick in June. Go Bruins!

P.S.
Hope you suck next year also!

Burke must be kicking himself in the nuts right about now!
So I guess you guys will either get Tyler or Tayler!

E.J. · 04-14-2010, 11:09 AM

Went to the local ECHL deciding game 5 last night.... Good guys won and will be advancing.... Not bad seats either....

GO AVS!!!!

Ahbroody · 04-14-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by baldanders

I want to give a big shout-out to the Toronto Maple leafs. Thanks for sucking so bad this year and thanks for the 2nd overall pick in June. Go Bruins!

P.S.
Hope you suck next year also!

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Originally Posted by mtaill

Burke must be kicking himself in the nuts right about now!
So I guess you guys will either get Tyler or Tayler!

lol
so he is kicking himself in the nuts because he traded for a young 30 goal scorer vs a draft pick who may or may not ever even play in the nhl? Maybe I should find that gigantic list of 1st and 2nd picks in the past who never make the nhl. Or the huge list of top5 picks who never make it.

I would take the proven product who is very young vs a kid who may never sniff the show. As Burke said today time will tell. How many GMs and coaches did Ott rip through recently for horrible moves? Boston has made some beauties also. Hello pot this is the kettle.

Hows Cheecho working out? We are loving heater. Jumbo isn't to bad either Boston.

kugie · 04-14-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by baldanders

I want to give a big shout-out to the Toronto Maple leafs. Thanks for sucking so bad this year and thanks for the 2nd overall pick in June. Go Bruins!

P.S.
Hope you suck next year also!

kugie · 04-14-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

lol
so he is kicking himself in the nuts because he traded for a young 30 goal scorer vs a draft pick who may or may not ever even play in the nhl? Maybe I should find that gigantic list of 1st and 2nd picks in the past who never make the nhl. Or the huge list of top5 picks who never make it.

I would take the proven product who is very young vs a kid who may never sniff the show. As Burke said today time will tell. How many GMs and coaches did Ott rip through recently for horrible moves? Boston has made some beauties also. Hello pot this is the kettle.

Hows Cheecho working out? We are loving heater. Jumbo isn't to bad either Boston.

There are alot of top five players who don't make it that is the chance you take. I think dumping a cancer for two first round Picks from a shitty team is a good deal even if he is a proven talent.

Jumbo Joe will have a grat year he sucks when it's on the line and he has to be one of the laziest people on the Ice I ever saw.
Lets see how good he does in the playoffs this year as well.

Ahbroody · 04-14-2010, 09:17 PM

that we shall. My point is and was the got a proven goal scorer for a unproven. That was not really directed at you though. I just lumped yours in because it was in the same vein. I was trying to point that many teams make trades that end up not being the best. I don't think it was a horrible trade and I think both the sens and b's have made worse in recent time.

Now back on track. WOW 2 games down 2 2oad team wins. Strong possibility of Wings win, and you never know if my Sharks will fail to show up yet again.

yourchoice · 04-14-2010, 09:29 PM

Nice way to start a series.

Boucher looked pretty good tonight, and the D played especially well in front of him. One of the best games I saw Coburn play all year.

04-14-2010, 10:18 PM

Philly definitely stepped it up to playoff level hockey tonight. They were patient and smart...not really qualities they're know for!

04-14-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

lol
How many GMs and coaches did Ott rip through recently for horrible moves? Boston has made some beauties also. Hello pot this is the kettle.

Hows Cheecho working out? We are loving heater. Jumbo isn't to bad either Boston.

Ottawa didn't exactly have much of a choice with Heatley...he forced them to trade him and then he wouldn't waive his no-trade clause when they set up the trade with Edmonton.

Cheechoo was a bust but they didn't want him, they were basically forced to take him as part of the deal so they could get rid of Heatley. At least they got Michalek out of the deal, if not for his injury he probably would have gotten 30 goals this year.

E.J. · 04-15-2010, 12:03 AM

YES!

Nice way to start the series for the Avs....

King James · 04-15-2010, 12:35 AM

yay sens!

icehog3 · 04-15-2010, 01:18 AM

4 great games. Craig gets a win in SJ, Sens beat Sid the Squid, Detroit loses and Philly takes advantage of their opportunities. Got to see all 4 games, smoked some cigars...life is good.

Ahbroody · 04-15-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

YES!

Nice way to start the series for the Avs....

Nice win for the AVs. They came with a good plan. They clogged the nuetral zone and were faster to the puck. Funny at the start of the second I had a bad felling and went to the gym. Made the right choice. They were saying almost 50% of the Sharks team is new this year, but watching them play they were scared. They didnt want to make a mistake which resulted in a goal. I got to wonder if they will fully implode now or bounce back. I hope they bounce back and make this a long series, but I sold my first 3 games as I have no intrest in watching another epic playoff fail.

Rob Blake should be on AVS payroll. His Penalty in the second resulted in the AVS first goal and Stewarts goal went in off his skate for the winner. I have been ripping on Blake for months. He takes penalties in almost every game and they always seem to result in PP goals.

OOO and go YOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im loving that series. I know many canucks and some none canucks dont think hockey belongs in AZ, but having been to a few games there I think its good for the area.

Agreed Tom watched the Pens Sens, the end of the Jersey game and a lot of the PHX game. Great hockey today.

04-13-2010, 05:50 PM	#1544
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread two series I am looking forward to are besides sharks are kings and canucks as it could get really nasty, and the wings yotes cause I love getting my hate on for the wings. I just don't see the Sharks and Hawks series as having a big chance of upset, but you never know. As to the East I still think 1-4 will advance

04-14-2010, 12:32 AM	#1545
baldanders Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jim Location: Quincy,Ma Posts: 146 Trading: (4)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread I want to give a big shout-out to the Toronto Maple leafs. Thanks for sucking so bad this year and thanks for the 2nd overall pick in June. Go Bruins! P.S. Hope you suck next year also! __________________ "If I paid ten dollars for a cigar, first I'd make love to it, then I'd smoke it." George Burns

04-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#1549
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Went to the local ECHL deciding game 5 last night.... Good guys won and will be advancing.... Not bad seats either.... GO AVS!!!!

04-14-2010, 09:17 PM	#1553
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread that we shall. My point is and was the got a proven goal scorer for a unproven. That was not really directed at you though. I just lumped yours in because it was in the same vein. I was trying to point that many teams make trades that end up not being the best. I don't think it was a horrible trade and I think both the sens and b's have made worse in recent time. Now back on track. WOW 2 games down 2 2oad team wins. Strong possibility of Wings win, and you never know if my Sharks will fail to show up yet again.

04-14-2010, 09:29 PM	#1554
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Nice way to start a series. Boucher looked pretty good tonight, and the D played especially well in front of him. One of the best games I saw Coburn play all year.

04-14-2010, 10:18 PM	#1555
kazzaca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Philly definitely stepped it up to playoff level hockey tonight. They were patient and smart...not really qualities they're know for!

04-15-2010, 12:03 AM	#1557
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread YES! Nice way to start the series for the Avs....

04-15-2010, 12:35 AM	#1558
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread yay sens! __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

04-15-2010, 01:18 AM	#1559
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread 4 great games. Craig gets a win in SJ, Sens beat Sid the Squid, Detroit loses and Philly takes advantage of their opportunities. Got to see all 4 games, smoked some cigars...life is good. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!